Products Tin is not commonly used in pharmacy and is usually rarely found in medicines. It is used primarily in alternative medicine in various dosage forms, for example in homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine. This usually under the name Stannum or Stannum metallicum (metallic tin). Also known is the tin ointment (Stannum metallicum unguentum). Tin should … Tin
Products Oxygen is commercially available in the form of compressed gas cylinders (oxygen cylinders) with a white color as a compressed gas. In many countries, it is available from PanGas, for example. Structure and properties Oxygen (symbol: O, elemental: O2, atomic number: 8, atomic mass: 15,999) is present as dioxygen (O2, O=O) as a colorless, … Oxygen
Definition and properties The boiling point is the characteristic temperature at which a substance passes from the liquid to the gaseous state. The liquid and gaseous phases are in equilibrium at this point. A typical example is water, which starts boiling at 100 °C and becomes water vapor. The boiling point depends on the pressure. … Boiling Point
Definition Thiols are organic compounds with the general structure R-SH. They are sulfur analogs of alcohols (R-OH). R can be aliphatic or aromatic. The simplest aliphatic representative is methanethiol, the simplest aromatic is thiophenol (analogue of phenol). Thiols are formally derived from hydrogen sulfide (H2S), in which a hydrogen atom has been replaced by a … Thiols
Structure of matter Our earth, nature, all living things, objects, the continents, mountains, oceans and we ourselves are made of chemical elements that are connected in different ways. Life has come into being through the connection of elements. Chemical elements are atoms with the same number of protons in the nucleus. The number is called … Chemical Elements
Products Sodium is present in active ingredients and excipients in many pharmaceuticals. In English, it is referred to as sodium, but abbreviated as Na, as in German. Structure and properties Sodium (Na, atomic mass: 22.989 g/mol) is a chemical element from the group of alkali metals with atomic number 11. It exists elementally as a … Sodium Health Benefits
Products Carbohydrates (“sugars”) are found in many natural and processed foods, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and dietary supplements. For example, foods containing carbohydrates include pasta, cereals, flour, dough, bread, legumes, potatoes, corn, honey, sweets, fruits, sweet beverages, and dairy products. Structure Carbohydrates are natural products and biomolecules that are usually composed of only carbon (C), hydrogen … Carbohydrates: Role in Diet
Products Chlorine gas is available from specialty retailers as a liquid in compressed gas cylinders. Structure and properties Chlorine (Cl, 35.45 u) is a chemical element with atomic number 17 that belongs to the halogens and nonmetals and exists as a yellow-green gas with a strong and irritating odor. Molecularly, it is diatomic (Cl2 resp. … Chlorine
Products Calcium is commercially available in numerous drug products as a monopreparation, a fixed combination with vitamin D (usually cholecalciferol), and other vitamins and minerals. The most commonly used dosage forms include chewable, lozenge, meltable and effervescent tablets. Film-coated tablets that can be swallowed whole have also been available for some time. Structure and properties … Calcium Health Effects
Products Water is commercially available in different qualities. Water for pharmaceutical purposes is available in pharmacies, for example, the purified water (see there). It is produced in pharmacies or ordered from specialized suppliers. Structure Pure water (H2O, Mr = 18.015 g/mol) exists as a clear, colorless liquid without odor or taste. It is an inorganic … Water
Products Hydrogen is commercially available as compressed gas in compressed gas cylinders. In many countries, it is available from PanGas, for example. Structure and properties Hydrogen (H, atomic number: 1, atomic mass: 1.008) is the first and simplest chemical element in the periodic table and the most abundant in the universe. On Earth, for example, … Hydrogen
Products Hydrogen peroxide solutions are available in pharmacies and drugstores as open-use products in medical or technical grade up to 35%. Concentrated solutions (30%) are usually in stock, and common dilutions (e.g., 3%, 6%, 10%) can be prepared or ordered ad hoc in the facility’s laboratory. The specialized trade purchases hydrogen peroxide from specialized suppliers. … Hydrogen Peroxide
